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NFL · Week 12 · November 20, 2000 · 12 min read

Washington Commanders vs. Los Angeles Rams: 2000 Week 12 Recap

Commanders defeat Rams 33–20 in Week 12

Jacolby George led Fantasy Impact as Commanders prevailed in a 33–20 Week 12 finish.

Washington Commanders 33 7–4 Winner
Final 33–20
Los Angeles Rams 20 8–3
Winner
Washington Commanders
Final score
33–20
Halftime
Tied 13–13 at halftime
Top passer
Taylen Green
FantasyHQ MVP
Jacolby George
Game date
November 20, 2000

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • Jacolby George 24/40 · 276 YDS · 3 TD +9.2 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Connell 5 REC · 96 YDS +5.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Jamari Thrash
    Jamari Thrash 5 REC · 51 YDS · 1 TD +2.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • M.Faulk 9 REC · 88 YDS · 1 TD +4.2 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Proehl 2 REC · 37 YDS · 1 TD +2.7 Fantasy Impact
  • E.Conwell 1 REC · 12 YDS +1.1 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Washington Commanders
Final score
Washington Commanders 33–20 LA
Halftime
Tied 13–13 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Jacolby George
Top passer
Taylen Green
Biggest EPA play
(5:49) T.Green pass intended for I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by C.Bailey at WAS -9. C.Bailey to WA…
Game date
2000-11-20

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the LA 33–20 on 2000-11-20. Jacolby George posted a game-high +9.24 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 19 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Washington Commanders310128033
LA10370020

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

WASWashington Commanders
LALA

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LALA
    Q1 10:26FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 12
    Score
    0-3

    (10:26) J.Hall 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.

  2. LALA
    Q1 9:42TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 19
    Score
    0-9

    (9:42) T.Green pass to M.Faulk for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. LALA
    Q1 9:35XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    0-10

    J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.

  4. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 0:54FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 19
    Score
    3-10

    (:54) E.Murray 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.

  5. LALA
    Q2 6:50FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 25
    Score
    3-13

    (6:50) J.Hall 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.

  6. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 2:00TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 19
    Score
    9-13

    (2:00) J.George pass to J.Thrash for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 1:50XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    10-13

    E.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt. PENALTY on STL-D.Bly, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.

  8. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 0:06FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 29
    Score
    13-13

    (:06) E.Murray 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.

  9. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 9:24TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 3
    Score
    19-13

    (9:24) J.George pass to L.Centers for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. LALA
    Q3 5:18TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    19-19

    (5:18) T.Green pass to R.Proehl for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. LALA
    Q3 5:13XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    19-20

    J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.

  12. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 0:33TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 34
    Score
    25-20

    (:33) J.George pass to I.Fryar for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 11:48FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 23
    Score
    28-20

    (11:48) E.Murray 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.

  14. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 10:41FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 21
    Score
    31-20

    (10:41) E.Murray 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.

  15. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 3:49Safety

    Points+2

    Yard line
    WAS 99
    Score
    33-20

    (3:49) T.Green sacked in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (B.Smith).

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Jacolby George · Washington Commanders · Passing · +9.24 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  2. 2A. Connell · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.56 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
  3. 3M. Faulk · LA · Receiving · +4.22 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
  4. 4Jamari ThrashJamari Thrash · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.81 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
  5. 5I. Fryar · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.74 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
  6. 6R. Proehl · LA · Receiving · +2.71 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
  7. 7L. Centers · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
  8. 8M. Sellers · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.27 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jacolby George — WAS · Passing

Jacolby George posted the highest total EPA (+9.24) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.

Jacolby George's top snap (-4.63 EPA): (9:51) J.George pass intended for S.Alexander INTERCEPTED by D.McCleon at WAS 47. D.McCleon ran ob at WAS 24 for 23 yards (J.Jansen).

Biggest single play (-6.39 EPA): Another player — (5:49) T.Green pass intended for I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by C.Bailey at WAS -9. C.Bailey to WAS 39 for 48 yards (O.Pace).

Quarterback report card

Taylen Green led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Taylen Green (LA) · 45 dropbacks · 51.1% completion · -0.10 EPA/play · -4.34 total EPA
  • Jacolby George (Washington Commanders) · 40 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.23 EPA/play · +9.24 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatWashington CommandersLA
Offensive EPA/play+0.123-0.070
Offensive success rate45.5%42.0%
Pass EPA/play+0.231-0.097
Rush EPA/play-0.122+0.087
Defensive EPA/play+0.070-0.123
Defensive success rate58.0%54.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Washington Commanders: +0.12 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • LA: -0.07 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • LA: 12 drives, -5.65 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 13 drives, +12.20 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • LA — unlisted player (Q1 9:42)
  • Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q2 2:00)
  • Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q3 9:24)
  • LA — unlisted player (Q3 5:18)
  • Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q3 0:33)

Field goals

  • LA — unlisted player (Q1 10:26)
  • Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q1 0:54)
  • LA — unlisted player (Q2 6:50)
  • Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q2 0:06)
  • Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q4 11:48)
  • Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q4 10:41)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: LA won the period 10–3. LA connected on a field goal from the WAS 12 (Q1 10:26) — (10:26) J.Hall 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.; LA found the end zone from the WAS 19 (Q1 9:42) — (9:42) T.Green pass to M.Faulk for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 9:35) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the LA 19 (Q1 0:54) — (:54) E.Murray 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–3. LA connected on a field goal from the WAS 25 (Q2 6:50) — (6:50) J.Hall 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LA 19 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) J.George pass to J.Thrash for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 1:50); Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the LA 29 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) E.Murray 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 12–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LA 3 (Q3 9:24) — (9:24) J.George pass to L.Centers for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA found the end zone from the WAS 15 (Q3 5:18) — (5:18) T.Green pass to R.Proehl for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 5:13) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LA 34 (Q3 0:33) — (:33) J.George pass to I.Fryar for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 8–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the LA 23 (Q4 11:48) — (11:48) E.Murray 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the LA 21 (Q4 10:41) — (10:41) E.Murray 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.; Washington Commanders registered a safety from the WAS 99 (Q4 3:49) — (3:49) T.Green sacked in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (B.Smith)..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • LA (Q1 15:00) — S.Bentley kicks 58 yards from WAS 30 to STL 12. T.Horne pushed ob at STL 41 for 29 yards (J.Thrash). [WPA +57.2% · EPA +1.21]
  • LA (Q3 5:18) — (5:18) T.Green pass to R.Proehl for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.8% · EPA +3.75]
  • LA (Q4 5:49) — (5:49) T.Green pass intended for I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by C.Bailey at WAS -9. C.Bailey to WAS 39 for 48 yards (O.Pace). [WPA -16.0% · EPA -6.39]
  • Washington Commanders (Q3 0:33) — (:33) J.George pass to I.Fryar for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.1% · EPA +3.72]
  • Washington Commanders (Q1 9:51) — (9:51) J.George pass intended for S.Alexander INTERCEPTED by D.McCleon at WAS 47. D.McCleon ran ob at WAS 24 for 23 yards (J.Jansen). [WPA -11.0% · EPA -4.63]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • LA (Q4 5:49) — (5:49) T.Green pass intended for I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by C.Bailey at WAS -9. C.Bailey to WAS 39 for 48 yards (O.Pace). [WPA -16.0% · EPA -6.39]
  • LA (Q4 11:43) — S.Bentley kicks 73 yards from WAS 30 to STL -3. T.Horne to STL 21 for 24 yards (D.Terrell). FUMBLES (D.Terrell), RECOVERED by WAS-S.Shade at STL 25. S.Shade to STL 24 for 1 yard (R.Williams). [WPA -10.6% · EPA -4.86]
  • Washington Commanders (Q1 9:51) — (9:51) J.George pass intended for S.Alexander INTERCEPTED by D.McCleon at WAS 47. D.McCleon ran ob at WAS 24 for 23 yards (J.Jansen). [WPA -11.0% · EPA -4.63]
  • Washington Commanders (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) J.George pass to J.Thrash for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.5% · EPA +3.80]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. LA FG (+3) — Q1 10:26 · WAS 12 · Score 0-3
    (10:26) J.Hall 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.
  2. LA TD (+6) — Q1 9:42 · WAS 19 · Score 0-9
    (9:42) T.Green pass to M.Faulk for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. LA XP (+1) — Q1 9:35 · WAS 2 · Score 0-10
    J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.
  4. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 0:54 · LA 19 · Score 3-10
    (:54) E.Murray 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
  5. LA FG (+3) — Q2 6:50 · WAS 25 · Score 3-13
    (6:50) J.Hall 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.
  6. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · LA 19 · Score 9-13
    (2:00) J.George pass to J.Thrash for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 1:50 · LA 2 · Score 10-13
    E.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt. PENALTY on STL-D.Bly, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
  8. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · LA 29 · Score 13-13
    (:06) E.Murray 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
  9. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 9:24 · LA 3 · Score 19-13
    (9:24) J.George pass to L.Centers for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. LA TD (+6) — Q3 5:18 · WAS 15 · Score 19-19
    (5:18) T.Green pass to R.Proehl for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. LA XP (+1) — Q3 5:13 · WAS 2 · Score 19-20
    J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.
  12. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 0:33 · LA 34 · Score 25-20
    (:33) J.George pass to I.Fryar for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 11:48 · LA 23 · Score 28-20
    (11:48) E.Murray 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
  14. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 10:41 · LA 21 · Score 31-20
    (10:41) E.Murray 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
  15. Washington Commanders Safety (+2) — Q4 3:49 · WAS 99 · Score 33-20
    (3:49) T.Green sacked in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (B.Smith).

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Jacolby George (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs LA on 2000-11-20?

The Washington Commanders beat the LA 33-20 in Week 12, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs LA?

Q1: Washington Commanders 3, LA 10; Q2: Washington Commanders 10, LA 3; Q3: Washington Commanders 12, LA 7; Q4: Washington Commanders 8, LA 0; Final: Washington Commanders 33, LA 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs LA?

LA touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 9:42) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 2:00) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 9:24) LA touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 5:18) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 0:33) LA field goal — unlisted player (Q1 10:26, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — unlisted player (Q1 0:54, 3 pts) LA field goal — unlisted player (Q2 6:50, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — unlisted player (Q4 11:48, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — unlisted player (Q4 10:41, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs LA?

Taylen Green (LA), 51.1% completion, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -4.34 total passing EPA. Jacolby George (Washington Commanders), 60.0% completion, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +9.24 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs LA?

Jacolby George (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.24 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (-4.63 EPA): (9:51) J.George pass intended for S.Alexander INTERCEPTED by D.McCleon at WAS 47. D.McCleon ran ob at WAS 24 for 23 yards (J.Jansen)..

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 8-2 Now 8-3 L

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